Forster Stephenson (1888–1973)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1973
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Forster Stephenson born? 1888.
When did Forster Stephenson die? 1973.
Life story
Forster Stephenson (1888–1973) was born in 1888, and died in 1973, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Forster's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Forster's life.

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The world Forster lived through
1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 18 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 29 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 41 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 51 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 59 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 67 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 75 — President Kennedy was assassinated
Questions about Forster Stephenson
When was Forster Stephenson born?
Forster Stephenson was born in 1888.
When did Forster Stephenson die?
Forster Stephenson died in 1973.
How old was Forster Stephenson at the time of death?
Forster Stephenson was about 85 years old.
Where is Forster Stephenson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Forster's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Forster Stephenson was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Forster was born.
Who was president when Forster Stephenson died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Forster died.
What generation was Forster Stephenson part of?
Born in 1888, Forster Stephenson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Forster Stephenson's lifetime?
During Forster's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); the Titanic sank (1912, age 24); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 41); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 56); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 67); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Forster Stephenson?
Federal censuses taken during Forster's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1888
Death
1973
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